We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student to join our DTS Security team for summer 2025! As the Security & Risk Analyst Intern, you will support progression of a well-defined research project related to plant-based protein ingredient characterization. You will have the opportunity to work with various members of the Digital Technology Solutions Security Team to facilitate, provide support and gain experience of each functional tower, (Security, GRC, including Identity Access Management. We are looking for someone goal-oriented, focused on results, skilled in data analysis, and who possesses a strong initiative to enhance processes and drive change in a dynamic and agile work environment!

Your role will be:

• Collaborate with security team to identify security threats and violations, and provides solutions and recommendations remediation
• Assist in the development and implementation of technical and administrative safeguards
• Review violations of security procedures; provides training to ensure violations do not recur.
• Monitor and restrict access to sensitive, confidential, or other high-security data.
• Assist in performing risk assessments, audits, and tests to ensure proper functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
• Assist in user training and promoting security awareness.
• Develop reports and other risk metrics
• All other reasonable duties as assigned by supervisor.

Your profile needs these qualifications:

• Basic security knowledge (at least one core security class)
• Understanding of security risk assessments, cybersecurity penetration testing and security monitoring
• Basic understanding of IT Security Risk
• Basic understanding of vulnerability management
• Basic networking knowledge
• Basic operating system knowledge: Windows, Linux, Solaris, OS X
• The desire to learn about new security concepts and techniques

You’ll need these skills to be successful:

• Proven ability to deliver under agreed upon deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers and others
• Solid teamwork skills and creative problem solving
• Desire to see and create results

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:

• Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
• Be a currently enrolled student in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.
• If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at www.ingredion.com/careers.

Ingredion Total Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive and comprehensive package that aligns with our values and goals. It includes hourly salary, housing stipends, flexibility, learning, recognition, and wellness.

We offer benefits for interns & co-ops such as:

• Housing Stipends (51+ miles from Ingredion work location)
• Internship Program Events & Activities
• Annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
• Intern Buddy Program
• Involvement in Ingredion’s Business Resource Groups
• Achieve Recognition Program
• Perkspot Discount Program

Relocation Available:
No

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability-mental or physical-marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law (“protected classifications”). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.

Ingredion is a leading global ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals.

We turn grains, fruits, vegetables and other plant materials into ingredients that make crackers crunchy, candy sweet, yogurt creamy, lotions and creams silky, plastics biodegradable and tissues softer and stronger. Our innovative ingredient solutions help customers stay on trend with simple ingredients and gluten-free or high-fiber foods that appeal to today's consumers.

Grounded in our values of Care First, Be Preferred, Everyone Belongs, Innovate Boldly and Owner's Mindset, we employ approximately 12,000 employees around the world. Our customers operate in more than 120 countries and represent 60 diverse sectors, including food, beverage, paper and corrugating, brewing and other industries.